Resources
Raising site standards can create a high-performance construction workforce
Competency is often taken for granted. It is assumed all too often that everyone who turns up at a construction site is legitimately qualified to be there, but with issues such as modern slavery as prevalent as ever we know this isn’t always the case....
Key takeaways from 2024 industry events
Over the last few months our team has attended multiple industry events, including The SHE Show and Highways UK, in collaboration with our parent company Infobric, among others. Following this, Director of Strategic Partnerships Dominic Howkins shares his three key takeaways from the events and...
Social value in construction: where are we now?
There are some opportunities within industry that are arguably bigger than the product of work itself. For the construction industry, social value is one of these opportunities. It’s not new, but it’s always evolving, so where are we in a nutshell? The best place...
Labour hours: it’s time for change
Principal contractors may be paying up to 20% more for agency labour because of the over-allocation of basic and overtime hours and the huge administrative burden of collating timesheets and managing payroll. With agency labour representing on average 10% of the total workforce, this is...
Is modern slavery still a problem within construction?
‘Modern’ is not a word many would associate with ‘slavery’ but within the construction industry they unfortunately align. Strategic Partnership Director Martin Ward discusses to what extent modern slavery still affects the industry today. IIt is estimated that 50 million people are trapped in modern slavery worldwide, with...
Lovell Homes
Lovell Homes mandated MSite’s pre-registration and online inductions across all new sites to ensure a consistent, safe, and efficient start for workers. With a corporate video and site-specific content, the solution streamlines onboarding. Regional sites like Signal Park also adopted access control tools like MSite Face for enhanced workforce management.
VolkerWessels UK
VolkerWessels UK mandated MSite’s pre-site solution—including pre-registration, online inductions, and ID checks—across 67 sites to ensure a ready-to-work, compliant workforce. With 17,100 workers pre-registered, 14,000 hours saved, and consistent onboarding processes, MSite has become a key part of the contractor’s digital transformation and commitment to operational excellence.
Building Opportunity: Women In Construction Week 2024
The theme of this year’s Women in Construction Week is ‘keys to the future’, celebrating strength and knowledge, and the important role women have in delivering innovation and shaping the future of the industry. We caught up with Charlie Miller, one of our Customer Success Managers,...
How online inductions can flag potential site worker issues early on
The construction site induction is an essential component of the new worker onboarding process. Site induction details give new workers the chance to absorb all the information they need to remain safe and keep their fellow workers safe, while also familiarising them with the specific...
How online inductions can deliver essential training quickly and easily
Before a new worker can begin a job on a construction site, they must undergo a comprehensive induction process which covers all the essential knowledge they will need to keep themselves and their colleagues safe while on shift. Site-specific inductions are also a good opportunity...
How online inductions help prepare new workers in advance
Starting a new role in any profession can be daunting. But in the case of construction site inductions, workers can experience significant stress or fears – especially if they’re new to the business, and are taking on lots of new information. Equally, a construction site...
How will running online inductions specifically make my life easier?
If you are responsible for scheduling, organising or hosting construction site inductions as part of your role, you’ll be well aware of how time-consuming they can be. And not just for you, but for all involved in the site induction process – including the new...